SUMMER is set to come to a disappointing close with only average temperatures forecast for the bank holiday weekend.

The mercury rose to record levels last month at the height of the heatwave, peaking at 33.4C - hotter than Honolulu, Miami and Tenerife.

However, conditions this weekend will be significantly cooler with highs of just 22C.

Those hoping to soak up the last of the summer sunshine may also be disappointed with lots of clouds expected to close out the rest of August, with some sunny intervals at times.

In some good news, beachgoers will be spared some of the thundery downpours Sussex saw earlier this week.

Despite the average conditions, the RAC has warned of travel disruption over the bank holiday weekend.

RAC breakdown spokesman Rod Dennis said: “As it’s the last bank holiday before Christmas for many people, we expect traffic congestion to build through the course of Friday afternoon and the same to happen in waves through the weekend.

“Settled weather will be good news for most, but drivers need to be aware of showers in the west with the possibility of standing water posing a hazard.

“We also strongly recommend drivers make sure their vehicles are in good working order before they set out and keep a close eye on weather forecasts.”